1997 Ferrari F355 vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ferrari F355. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ferrari F355 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2013 BMW 6 series. (311 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 6 series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 730 kg more than 1997 Ferrari F355.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 6 series (447 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ferrari F355. 2013 BMW 6 series has automatic transmission and 1997 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1997 Ferrari F355 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 6 series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Ferrari F355 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | F355 | 6 series |
Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 447 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Top Speed | 294 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4897 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1364 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2855 mm |